Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was a prodigious composer, credited with 722 works that pushed the boundaries of music and ushered in the Romantic era. Yet, his personal life was marred by ...

Beethoven’s lifework includes nine majestic symphonies, five piano concertos, numerous chamber music pieces, sonatas, and individual violin and piano pieces. His genius stands out among history’s ...

Surly, irascible, hot-tempered - Ludwig van Beethoven was notoriously difficult to work with; and famously often drove away those closest to him. Yet at his very darkest moment, amidst increasing ...